Summer’s End by Amy Myers

A ROMANTIC, SWEEPING AND EMOTIONAL WORLD WAR I HISTORICAL FAMILY SAGA. ‘Amy Myers gives us a richly rewarding story full of interesting characters with whose situations we can sympathise with.’ Historical Novels Review Summer, 1914. Change is coming as swiftly as the seasons themselves. And the catalyst is the arrival of Aunt Tilly . . . Preparations for the wedding of the Rector’s eldest daughter, Isobel Lilley, are well underway. The Rectory larders are full to the brim. The bridesmaids’ dresses fitted and pressed. The bridal gown allotted a room of its own. The only thing missing is Aunt Tilly. But little does the Lilley family know, the arrival of Aunt Tilly will spark a chain of events that threatens to tear the village of Ashden apart. When the dark clouds of war reach Ashden, Isobel and her sisters face daunting personal and social changes. Women of all classes are called upon to rise to the challenges of war and the Lilley family find themselves facing a new world that brings both tragedy and newfound freedom. The whole village comes together in the face of adversity, but Aunt Tilly takes it one step too far, putting the stability of the Rectory in jeopardy. Can the Lilley family survive Aunt Tilly’s visit and the outbreak of war? This captivating quartet of historical sagas set during the First World War are perfect for fans of Sheila Riley, Pam Howes, Lizzie Lane, Tania Crosse, Dilly Court, Dinah Jeffries, Suzanne Goldring, Bill Kitson and lovers of Downton Abbey and The Forsyte Saga. READERS LOVE THE SEASONS OF WAR SERIES: ‘Anyone who loved Downton Abbey will sink into this with pure unadulterated pleasure.’ Books Monthly ‘The domestic details about home life and food are as interesting as ever. Each person’s role in the war is detailed enough to inspire the reader to find out more.’ Historical Novels Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘An excellent read.’ Alan ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A very good insight into village life during WW1.’ Suzy Q. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Difficult to put down — I don’t want the series to finish!’ EF Knight ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I got really lost in this book, really enjoyed it.’ History addict ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A wonderfully moving series. Tears, laughter and a great deal more knowledge of the First World War and I am hooked on Amy Myers’ books.’ Mrs S.